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IPCF Seeks Philanthropists of the Year Nominees
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2022 Philanthropists of the Year awards. Again this year, the Community Foundation will award two Philanthropist of the Year awards – one for Bloomington-Normal and the other for outside the Twin Cities (other parts of McLean County, plus DeWitt, Logan and Livingston counties). The recipients (an…
Read MoreIPCF Awards 76 Grants to Local Nonprofits
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Illinois Prairie Community Foundation has awarded nearly $170,000 in three categories of competitive grants to 76 programs in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston and Logan counties. Grant awards ranged from $700 to $7,000. Funding came from donors to the Community Foundation’s annual campaign, the Jerome Mirza Foundation, and several endowments at the Community Foundation.…
Read MoreYouth Engaged in Philanthropy Seeks Applicants for 2022-2023 Cohort
BLOOMINGTON, IL – High school students in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston and Logan counties are sought to participate in Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) during the 2022-2023 school year. An initiative of the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, YEP is a program in which high school students learn about philanthropy by allocating grant funds to local nonprofits.…
Read MoreIPCF Seeks Business Manager
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic person to be its Business Manager. This flexible, part-time to full-time position reports to the Executive Director and will ensure the smooth and efficient financial operations of the Community Foundation’s office in Bloomington. Primary Responsibilities All aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable Work with…
Read MoreIPCF Offers Spring Grants in 3 Categories
Applications Accepted During February BLOOMINGTON, IL – Illinois Prairie Community Foundation will accept applications for grants in three categories from February 1-28, 2022. Interested applicants may find information about the grants on IPCF’s website, along with links to the online applications once the grant cycle opens. The Community Foundation expects to award about $170,000 during…
Read MoreIPCF Awards Grants to 13 Local Nonprofit Programs
BLOOMINGTON, IL – Thirteen local nonprofit programs have been awarded a total of $57,372 in grants thanks to the Women to Women Giving Circle and Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) at the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. The Women to Women Giving Circle seeks to improve the lives of women and children in Central Illinois and…
Read MoreDiversity, Equity, Inclusion Topic of Women to Women Fall Forum
BLOOMINGTON, IL – A public forum about diversity, equity and inclusion will be hosted by the Women to Women Giving Circle Tuesday, October 19, at the ISU Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main St., Normal. The forum is free and open to the public. “A Local Look at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” is the focus of…
Read MoreNormal, Fairbury Residents Named 2021 Philanthropists of the Year
To Be Honored at Philanthropy Celebration Nov. 18 BLOOMINGTON — Hank and Mary Campbell of Normal and Dale Maley of Fairbury, all who have given generously of their time and talents to many local organizations, have been named the 2021 Philanthropists of the Year by the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation (IPCF). They will be honored…
Read MoreIPCF to Recognize Local Philanthropy With Workshop, Celebration Nov. 18
Registration Now Open for Nonprofits Workshop & Philanthropy Celebration BLOOMINGTON — Illinois Prairie Community Foundation will celebrate National Philanthropy Week on Nov. 18 with a morning workshop for local nonprofits and a luncheon to recognize the annual Philanthropists of the Year. The events will take place at the Holiday Inn Bloomington-Normal, 8 Traders Circle, Normal.…
Read MoreIPCF Offers Women, Youth Grant Opportunities for 2022
BLOOMINGTON, IL – Illinois Prairie Community Foundation will accept applications for grants in two categories from October 1 to November 1, 2021. Grant applicants will find links to the online application forms on the Fall Grants page of the IPCF website. These grants provide support to programs that benefit residents in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston and…
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